Biological Sciences (fat) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 16 Biological Sciences (fat) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Characterising vegan cheese: Its microstructure and the influence of ingredients and process

Sheffield Hallam University Materials and Engineering Research Institute

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Millman, Dr SC Campbell, Dr RG Gillis

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Membrane protein-metabolite interactions important in mitochondrial energy metabolism for burning fat as heat (CRICHTON_U24DTP)

University of East Anglia Norwich Medical School

Primary supervisor - Dr Paul Crichton . Secondary supervisor - Prof. Tom Clarke (UEA) . Mitochondria in our cells harness energy through the breakdown of nutrients to produce ATP through oxidative phosphorylation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Crichton

9 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Sex differences in epicardial fat modulation of cardiac function

University of Otago Department of Physiology

This project will aim to determine whether structural and physiological properties of epicardial adipose tissue are responsible for the sex differences in human myocardial function and cardiac arrhythmogenicity. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof R Lamberts

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Identifying cognitive and biochemical changes underlying lifestyle risk factors for dementia

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics

Dementia describes a group of age-associated conditions of which cognitive decline is a major feature. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia and is characterised by the onset of a gradual cognitive decline. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S McLean, Dr R Williamson

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Investigation of myocardial ischemic adaptation in the presence of comorbidity factors on in vitro cell culture models

Semmelweis University Budapest Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy

Metabolic derangements, such as obesity or diabetes, are major risk factors of cardiovascular diseases. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Görbe

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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How GABA neurones in the DVC control glucose metabolism

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The Dorsal Vagal Complex (DVC) of the brain is an important regulator of glucose metabolism and food intake. The Nucleus of the Solitary Tract (NTS) in the DVC senses insulin and triggers a neuronal relay to decrease hepatic glucose production (HPG) in rodents. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B.M. Filippi, Dr J. Johnston

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Experimental and computational Cancer PhD: Overcoming osteosarcoma chemoresistance by characterizing and targeting cellular quiescence

University College London UCL Cancer Institute

Cancer is the leading cause of death in children and the second in young adults in England and Wales. Sarcomas, tumours that originate from connective tissues (bone, muscle, fat), account for around 15% of childhood cancers. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Secrier, Dr L Cottone

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Revealing the correlation between physiology and physical chemistry of microcalcification in connective tissue using AI supported tissue characterization.

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

A fundamental component of human body is connective tissue which serves various structural and supportive functions including skin integrity, abdominal wall enforcement and bone formation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Chauhan, Dr R Kroger

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Cardiovascular and Neuromuscular Functions around the Clock: Harnessing Protective Endogenous Mechanisms towards Smarter Design of Novel Therapies and Interventions

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Optimal tissue and organ is essential for long-term health and quality of life. One such important regulator within the body is related to circadian rhythms, which control ~24h cycles in many physiological processes such as sleep/wake cycles, physical activity/rest cycles, drug metabolism and hormones. Read more

Supervisor: Dr VPV Pekovic-Vaughan

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Pectin supplementation to reduce gut and systemic inflammation and improve liver, muscle and gastrointestinal outcomes

University of Nottingham School of Medicine

A quarter of the world's population has metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, (which used to be known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). Read more

Supervisors: Prof G Aithal, Dr J Grove, Dr KR Rollins, Prof AMV Valdes

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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mRNA epigenetics: Charaterization of a novel layer of gene regulation for essential brain functions

University of Birmingham School of Biosciences

For over 40 years we know about modified nucleotides in mRNA, but the functions for these essential modifications are largely elusive. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Soller

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Therapeutic potential of extracellular vesicles from different mesenchymal stem cell subtypes

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute

Human mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) are found in adult tissues such as bone marrow and are able to differentiate into bone, cartilage and fat tissues. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P G Genever

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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MSc By Research: Characterising skeletal muscle biology with age and changing body compositions

Aberdeen University School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

The MSc by Research programme at the University of Aberdeen is for students interested in a research-intensive master's degree. It is designed specifically to enhance your skills for a PhD or research career. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Gabriel , Prof D Dawson

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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The use of life course epidemiology to support the experimental characterisation of genetic variation

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Project Background. There has been a rapid expansion in the generation of genetic sequence data over the last decade. Understanding the potential relevance of genetic mutations to human health remains challenging. Read more

Supervisors: Prof N Timpson, Dr L Corbin, Dr BL Lam

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Examining the mechanisms that cause cardiovascular disease by studying the heart or adipose tissue

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Heart failure has a serious impact on our society and once diagnosed has a poor survival rate. In the United Kingdom, there are about 1.5 million people living with the after-effects of a heart attack. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Boateng

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 16 Biological Sciences (fat) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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We have 16 Biological Sciences (fat) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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